Lasare - International Air Cargo Terminal

Name

Lasare - International Air Cargo Terminal

Legal name

შ.პ.ს. ლასარე (LLC Lasare)

Website

https://lasare.ge

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Terminal Services

NAICS

Other Airport Operations (488119), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Scheduled Air Cargo Airlines (All-Cargo Carriers) (THABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Gases Logistics (Compressed/Cryogenic; Class 2) (TLAIAJAH), Customs, Trade Compliance & Documentation for Project Cargo (TLAIAKAK), Hazmat Air Cargo Transport (IATA DGR compliant) (TLADAIAH)

Keywords

• Air cargo terminal
• Aircraft ground handling
• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• Multimodal logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tbilisi

HQ country

Georgia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Airfreight Agent Services: Complete airfreight agency services including cargo booking, shipment monitoring, and AWB issuance for exports worldwide
2. Aircraft Cargo Handling: Ground handling services for aircraft at Tbilisi International Airport including loading, unloading, and documentation control
3. Terminal Services: Processing, sending and receiving of all types of air cargo; transit cargo services; customs zone storage
4. Brokerage Services: 24/7 customs brokerage services including complete chain of customs procedures
5. Parking Services: Vehicle parking at terminal with up to 200 spaces including EV charging and car wash services
6. Road/Sea/Multi-modal Freight: Transportation of cargo via road, sea, and multimodal routes including FTL/LTL options
7. Cargo Insurance: Insurance program for air cargo through partner insurance company Ardi

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lasare is a private air cargo terminal located within the customs zone of Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport in Tbilisi, Georgia, founded in 1989. The company provides comprehensive air cargo services including airfreight agency, aircraft cargo handling, terminal storage with temperature-controlled warehouses, customs brokerage, cargo insurance through Ardi, and multi-modal transportation (road, sea, air) for general, valuable, perishable, dangerous, live-animal, and oversized cargo shipped worldwide. It serves more than 55 partner international airlines and freight forwarders on a 24/7 basis, with door-to-door delivery enabled through the Pangea & Connecta international logistics network.

Product overview

Lasare is a private air cargo terminal at Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, founded in 1989, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The core offering centers on airfreight operations including the Airfreight Agent Service, Aircraft Cargo Handling, and Terminal Service, supported by Cargo Insurance through Ardi and Brokerage services for customs clearance. Additional transport capabilities include Road Freight, Sea Freight, and Multi-modal Transportation services, enabling door-to-door delivery worldwide. Auxiliary services include parking with EV charging infrastructure. The company serves as a member of the Pangea & Connecta international logistics network and partners with over 55 airline companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airfreight Agent Service Complete airfreight agency for cargo booking, shipment monitoring, and documentation (including AWB issuance) for exports to all five continents; handles general as well as special cargo including valuable, live, perishable, dangerous, and oversized goods. For airlines, freight forwarders, and importers/exporters routing shipments through Tbilisi.
• Aircraft Cargo Handling Full aircraft ground handling of containers and pallets at Tbilisi International Airport using Lasare's own cargo high-loaders, forklifts, and other equipment with certified personnel available 24/7. Targeted at airline operators requiring on-airport ground handling.
• Terminal Service Sending, receiving, and storage of all types of air cargo globally with transit cargo capability, located inside Georgia's customs zone; includes specialized storage for dangerous, valuable, perishable goods and temperature-controlled warehouses with regimes of -2 to -8°C, -18 to -20°C, +2 to +8°C, and +15 to +25°C. For airline, freight forwarder, and importer/exporter customers.
• Cargo Insurance Airfreight-tailored insurance program offered through partner Ardi Insurance Company, enabling clients to insure cargo on any airline in any direction worldwide. For shippers using Lasare terminal services.
• Brokerage Service 24/7 uninterrupted customs brokerage executed by qualified employees performing the complete chain of customs procedures and providing guidance on future cargo handling planning. For importers, exporters, and transit cargo shippers.
• Road Freight Transportation of general, container, oversized, and heavy cargo via complete (FTL) and partially loaded (LTL) vehicles, directly from departure to destination points. For cargo owners requiring road first/last-mile service alongside air cargo.
• Sea Freight Port-to-port shipping procedures including ship chartering, container transportation, and bulk cargo transportation as part of Lasare's multi-modal logistics offering. For shippers needing ocean transport linked to air cargo.
• Multi-modal Transportation Combined transportation using two or more modes (aviation, maritime, railway, road) to deliver cargo from pickup point to final destination, optimized for fastest or most budget-friendly routing. For shippers wanting integrated door-to-door logistics solutions.
• Parking Service Approximately 200-space airport parking facility equipped with ABB electric vehicle charging station and car wash service, priced per hour/day slabs or monthly subscription. For airport visitors, employees, and travelers.
• Door-to-Door Service Comprehensive door-to-door cargo shipping service for goods of any specification and size to any destination worldwide, leveraging Lasare's terminal, ground handling, brokerage, insurance, and Pangea & Connecta network capabilities. For shippers wanting single-counterparty international shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 years of successful operation since founding in 1989
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pangea & Connecta GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2019Lasare joined the international logistics chain Pangea & Connecta Group, enabling faster, quality, and affordable door-to-door shipping service worldwide to all five continents.
• Ardi Insurance CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArdi Insurance Company offers a special insurance program for cargo of any specification and size shipped worldwide through Lasare terminal services.
• Bees AirlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian airline Bees Airline started regular operations in Georgia's aviation market and became a new airline partner for cargo handling services.
• Airline Partners (55+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with 55+ international airlines including Air Arabia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and others for cargo handling at Tbilisi International Airport.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): Global air cargo handling and ground services operator serving hundreds of airports worldwide. WFS is a direct competitor to Lasare in air cargo terminal operations, though at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Celebi Aviation: Turkey-based ground handling and cargo services company operating across Turkey, Central Asia, and the CIS region. Direct peer with geographic overlap in the Caucasus/CIS corridor.
• Swissport International: World's largest airport ground services and air cargo handling company operating at 300+ stations. Direct peer in cargo terminal operations, customs services, and airline ground handling.
• dnata: UAE-based global air services provider offering cargo handling, ground handling, and travel services. Direct peer in air cargo terminal operations, particularly at airports in the Middle East and adjacent regions.
• Menzies Aviation: Global aviation services provider offering cargo handling, ground handling, and fuelling services at 200+ airports. Direct competitor in air cargo terminal operations and airlines ground services.
• SATS Ltd. Asia-Pacific air cargo handling and ground services company (acquirer of WFS in 2022). Direct competitor in cargo terminal operations with global network of airport stations.

Others

• GEODIS: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider. Adjacent participant who would be a Lasare customer/partner rather than competitor, leveraging Lasare's terminal for air cargo movements.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest freight forwarder with significant airfreight operations. Partner/customer relationship with Lasare for terminal handling rather than direct competitor, but comparable in scope of integrated air freight services.

Broad incumbents

• TAV Airports Holding: Turkey-headquartered global airport operator with subsidiary ground handling services. Broader incumbent in airport operations and ground services, overlapping with Lasare's domain at the airport infrastructure level.

Regional players

• Havas (Havaalanları Yer Hizmetleri): Turkish ground handling services company operating at Turkish airports and select regional locations. Adjacent peer providing cargo terminal and ground handling services in the wider Black Sea/Caucasus region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lasare

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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